Ta’anit Bechorot 3561 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7321
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7321 occurs at dawn on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3558 | 14 Nisan 7318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3559 | 14 Nisan 7319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3560 | 14 Nisan 7320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3561 | 12 Nisan 7321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3562 | 14 Nisan 7322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3563 | 14 Nisan 7323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3564 | 14 Nisan 7324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3565 | 14 Nisan 7325 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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